Job Overview
As our new Canadian Certified Pedorthist, your goal is to help our patients achieve and maintain proper foot care and lower limb health so they can live healthy and active lives. You’ll do this by:
- Preparing assessment rooms and completing patient assessments
- Checking appointments and reviewing client files/documentation
- Conducting biomechanical assessments and casting/molding/scanning lower limbs for orthotics
- Engaging with new clients and reviewing services, products, and fees
- Discussing treatments, preparing treatment plans, and making referrals
- Producing custom orthotics, completing orthotic/shoe modifications, bracing and compression clinical fittings
- Keeping up to date with industry knowledge and reviewing cases with peers
You'll excel in this role if you are:
- Compassionate – you’re calm, warm, understanding, and you always make your patients feel valued and supported when you work with them.
- A team player – you have an all-hands-on-deck mentality and are always willing to jump in and support your team wherever needed.
- Knowledgeable – you’re passionate about your field, and you’re always eager to share best practices to continuously improve and keep up with industry trends.
- A problem solver – you’re an excellent listener, and you can gather information effectively from patients to minimize their concerns and resolve their issues.
We have efficient and sophisticated programs and tools, including our on-site fully equipped lab. You’ll benefit from our modern, technology-based environment and enjoy support in all aspects of your role.
About this opportunity with BioPed Footcare:
This is a full-time permanent position working daily out of our clinic typically from Tuesdays to Saturdays, with flexibility for some evenings.
You’ll earn a competitive salary commensurate with experience. You’ll be eligible for our health benefits, employee purchase plan, and paid attendance at our BioPed national conference. We also pay for uniforms/work gear, offer discounted personal footcare products, pay for certification courses/other continuing education, plus offer considerable opportunities for growth and advancement.
We are passionate about giving back to our community through our Soles4Souls program and our DoMore campaign. Together with our clients, we have collected over 700,000 gently used shoes to distribute to people in need here in Canada and in developing countries and have helped to empower people out of poverty.
Our collaborative, approachable, and eager to help team leads with integrity and takes a practical approach to client care. We have a genuine passion for helping people Do More and live pain free – whether that means getting through a day of work without limitations, chasing after their grandchildren, or running a marathon.
If this sounds like the kind of company you want to build a career with, we can’t wait to meet you.
Qualifications:
- Valid Canadian Certified Pedorthist designation
- Ability to confidently perform biomechanical assessment of lower limb anatomy, muscle, and joint function
- Ability to determine optimal treatment plans and select appropriate foot orthoses/other pedorthic footwear
- Ability to complete clinical fitting and modification of footwear, and design, manufacture, and modify foot appliances
- Experience working in a clinical retail setting
We’ll also accept the following designations:
- Certified Pedorthist (MC) Master Craftsman
- Certified Orthopaedic Footwear Specialist (C.O.F.S)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- orthotic technician: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person